The Crown And Anchor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stafford
The Crown And Anchor holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Crown And Anchor Inn, 1 Station Road, Stone, ST15 8JP
How it compares in Stafford
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 976 rated places in Stafford score this low, about one in 70. By contrast 80% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← The Crown And Anchor | |
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Crown And Anchor the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Crown And Anchor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DairyLink UK Limited Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Poste Of Stone Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bear Coffee Company Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Arcadia Tea Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| All Seasons Greengrocers Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Little Seeds Bar & Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| St Dominics Roman Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about The Crown And Anchor
What is The Crown And Anchor's food hygiene rating?
The Crown And Anchor has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Stafford Council on 13 February 2026.
Is The Crown And Anchor safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Crown And Anchor last inspected?
The Crown And Anchor was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Crown And Anchor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crown And Anchor compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while The Crown And Anchor holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects The Crown And Anchor and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stafford, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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